Americansouth's Blog

Now that the election is over, will Mark Sanford keep to his word about saving tax payers' dollars?

Will the counties be responsible for picking up all of the thousands of election signs that litter the streets, or will Sanford's campain save the tax payers money by being responsible and clean up the signs placed in all of the counties in the district?

Having worked 50 to 80-hour workweeks with a plunker from Northern Ireland for more than five years, I've learned a thing or two about the culture of his country. More so Northern Ireland than the Republic, but I've got a rather good jist of the entire area. And also, my wife is just wee bit Irish, with a maiden name being shared with one that is often seen at the bottom of one of PB's posts.

With that, I have eaten real Irish food...real GOOD Irish food. But the thing is, corned beef and cabbage is not real Irish food.

Two recent events and talking points bring up a curious thought, or two, for pondering.

The "rules" at this site limit what a "blogger" can do or "say". But when are 1st amendment rights being violated? This site is sponsored by a newspaper, the "press". Is not all that's within the press protected by freedom of speech? Where does the Bill of Rights begin and end? Does technology alter the the first amendment? Do on-line contracts trump basic rights?

Here we go again. The NHL playoffs begin tomorrow! A time which is quite possibly the highlight of Spring for many in the colder parts of North America--and also for those who have found their way South.

It's time to change the avatar, order a few Pittsburgh Penguin jerseys for the offspring and to stock-up on Pittsburgh brews.

Who could deny the excitement of playoff hockey? But it just won't be the same without Obnoxious Wit!

In hopes of revitalizing some excitement, and for my own personal enjoyment: The Rangers SUCK!